In a sort of cathartic episode for its main character, last night's installment of "Dexter" saw the titular serial killer let go of a bit of the past while reaffirming his twisted take on morality.

Hollywood beauty Jennifer Connelly has been named the latest spokes model for cosmetic giant Revlon.

There's nothing better - or more intimidating - than someone with a combination of good looks, lots of money, unbridled talent and intelligence. It's easier to make fun of people like Paris Hilton or Britney Spears, who might possess a few of the aforementioned assets but who are one short of a perfect combination.

The lights go down. A low, rumbling bass slightly shakes the seats as the occupants draw in a tight, anticipatory breath. The first thing to break the tension is a thin beam of light across the center of the screen. It is accompanied by a low, rat-at-tat rhythm that could be rain on a tin roof- if it weren't for the high-pitched shriek in the background.

BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. (AP) - Some of Hollywood's leading ladies gathered at a magazine ceremony marking the achievements of six actresses and a director.

Nobody used to notice Frank Lucas (Oscar® winner Denzel Washington), the quiet driver to one of the inner city's leading black crime bosses. But when his boss suddenly dies, Frank exploits the opening in the power structure to build his own empire and create his own version of the American Dream.

Universal City, August 2, 2007 – Inspired by the New York Times best-selling book and acclaimed theatrical feature, the Emmy® nominated Friday Night Lights: The First Season debuts on DVD on August 28, 2007 from Universal Studios Home Entertainment.

Russell Crowe has reportedly been lined up to star in big screen adaptation of the notorious Bra Boys story. The actor provided the voiceover in a recent Bra Boys docu-drama, which told the story of Australia's notorious surf-gang, and is rumored to be in talks with producers in the U.S. to appear in a proposed remake.

LOS ANGELES (AP) - Hugh Hefner's Playboy lifestyle is set to hit the big screen. The film, to carry the title of his magazine, will be directed by Brett Ratner, whose credits include the ''Rush Hour'' movies and ''X-Men: The Last Stand.''

Hollywood couple Jennifer Connelly and Paul Bettany are teaming up again on the big screen in psychological thriller Born. Connelly and Bettany married in 2003 after meeting on the set of A Beautiful Mind and have a child together.